Canada defender Kadeisha Buchanan battles for the ball during Tuesday's friendly match against Mexico in Toronto. Buchanan scored Canada's lone goal in the contest.
Canada had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Mexico on Tuesday in a physical finale of a two-game women's friendly soccer series.Canada defender Kadeisha Buchanan battles for the ball during Tuesday's friendly match against Mexico in Toronto. Buchanan scored Canada's lone goal in the contest. Canada had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Mexico on Tuesday in a physical finale of a two-game women's friendly soccer series.
Canada came into Tuesday's contest 23-2-3 all-time against Mexico. But this Mexican side showed character in hanging on to earn the tie.The Canadians blanked Mexico 2-0 on Saturday in Montreal in a game where the home side took its time reaching top gear. Canada appealed for a penalty in the 77th minute when Olivia Smith went down in the box but Costa Rican referee Marianela Cruz was unmoved.
Awujo, a 20-year-old who plays collegiate soccer for USC, took advantage of the start with a physical performance, leaving Mexicans in her wake while showing a keen passing eye. She has surely played her way onto the Olympic roster. Sheridan is the team's No. 1 'keeper while Gilles is the linchpin in defence. Leon has become Canada's top striker, with 40 goals to her name. Grosso has served as captain Jessie Fleming's midfield partner and Smith is an exceptional 19-year-old talent able to play both midfielder and forward.But Tuesday's game was also the last before Priestman names her Olympic squad. So Tuesday's squad rotation involved offering opportunities to some players.
Huitema and Leon came on to start the second half. Gabbie Carle, Emma Regan, Smith and Desiree Scott followed off the bench.
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